GemCity.TECH
Mission Brief
com·mu·ni·ty
2. a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.GemCity TECH’s mission is to grow the local industry and the community by providing a centralized destination for technical training, workshops and collaborating. We are the destination for those who are passionate about a wide range of technology topics and we provide a community space that encourages diversity, knowledge sharing, and collaboration through meetups, workshops, collaboration sessions and conferences.
Join us to nurture your passion for technology and be a part of shaping the future of the GemCity TECH community.
Save the Date
Game Night: Feb 25th, 2026
Mini Conference: April 25th, 2026
Summer Picnic: July 25th, 2026
Holiday Potlock: Dec. 3rd, 2026
Mini Conference: April 25th, 2026
Join GemCITY.TECH for a comprehensive mini conference covering the entire software development lifecycle! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your tech journey, this event will provide valuable insights into every stage of building great software.
What We’ll Cover
- 🎯 Product Ownership
Understanding the vision, prioritizing features, and delivering value to users. - 👥 Teaming: Resolving the I in Team, Speaker: Evelyn J. Boettcher
How does one work well within a team or build a new team? The initial step is being able to see the I’s in the team. We need to work effectively in a team and understand the true goals of our customers. However, one can not do that without knowing ourselves, our limits, and how people interpret the world. This is where being able to see the I in the team, allows one to get big things done. - 🎨 UX & Accessibility
Designing inclusive, user-friendly experiences that work for everyone.
- ⚙️ DevOps
Streamlining deployment, automation, and keeping systems running smoothly. - ✅ Test & Delivery
Quality assurance, testing strategies, and getting your product into users’ hands. - 💡 Side Hustles
Turning your tech skills into additional opportunities and passion projects.
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the Dayton tech community, learn from experienced practitioners, and gain a holistic view of modern software development. More details on speakers, schedule, and registration coming soon!
See you on April 25th! 🚀
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What changed in 2026?
- Leadership:
- Hanen Alkhafaji: President
- Evelyn J. Boettcher: Vice President
Our family of user groups:
All user groups are free and open to the public.
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Code For Dayton A monthly user group meeting that follows the “hack night” format - a little discussion and show and tell up front, followed by an opportunity to break into groups to work on civic or community oriented projects. | David Best | 1st Tuesday @6pm |
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Dayton Dynamic Languages - Casual discussions and demonstrations that lean towards Ruby/Rails, Python/Django, Scheme, Lisp & Smalltalk | Catherine Devlin | 2nd Wednesdays @7pm |
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Gem City Game Developers - Exploring all topics around gaming and the gaming industry. We explore design, art, programming, digital and non-digital game topics. | Brian Turner | 2nd Thursdays @5:30pm |
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Hack Dayton A monthly hacker meet-up focus on sharing knowledge and hands experiences around the offensive cybersecurity industry in the Dayton area. | Brett Ewing | The last Friday @5pm |
Meeting Location
Currently, almost meetings are at the Innovation Hub at the Downtown Dayton Arcade Building. Exception
- Summer picnic. The picnic is held at a local park.
- Winter Game night. Local bar
The Innovation Hub
31 South Main Street Dayton, OH
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